Our guide to what you can do in and around the borough this weekend

Heywood Model Railway Group Open Day, Rochdale Science Extravaganza, RSPCA Mega Jumble Sale, Flower-Craft for Kids, Rochdale Town Hall Organ Concert, Craft & Coffee Morning, All-In-One Garden Centre Spring Launch Day, Boutique Baby Sale Heywood, Classic Manchester Night and Live Concerts - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

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• Events happening all weekend

Dippy on Tour: A Natural History Adventure in Rochdale 2020 – Number One Riverside, Fri 13 March 9am – 5pm / Sat 14 & Sun 15 March 9.30am – 5pm

Rochdale has been selected as 1 of just 8 venues which will host Dippy the Diplodocus during his tour of the UK.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53328/

Dippy Exhibition – Touchstones Rochdale, Fri 13 March 9am – 5pm / Sat 14 & Sun 15 March 9.30am – 5pm

Explore the world of dinosaurs, what Rochdale was like during the golden age and what we can do to protect our planet.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64740/

Art Exhibition – Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, Fri 13, Sat 14 & Sun 15 March, 10am – 3pm

An aspiring local artist currently has an exhibition of his work at Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65446/

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• Friday 13 March

Craft & Coffee Morning – Christ Church Healey, 10am – 12noon

For those who fancy a bit of company and a chat or enjoy a variety of crafts.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65527/

Showaddywaddy – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm – 10pm

This Rock & Roll band that have sold more than 20 million records will be at Middleton Arena on Friday.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64832/

Live Music: Metallicish - Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Tribute to Metallica.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65533/

For a full list of Friday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=13-03-2020&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 14 March

Heywood Model Railway Group Open Day – Unit 3 Park Works, 10am – 4pm

Look at model layouts and get inspiration for you own models.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64531/

Mega Jumble Sale – RSPCA Rochdale Animal Centre, 11am – 3pm

All clothing and shoes £1 per item, plus kids clothing, books, DVD’s and more for sale.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65622/

Flower-Craft for Kids – Garden of Eden, 12noon – 2pm

Mothers Day flower craft for kids workshop. Suitable for ages 5-11 years.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65497/

The World Famous Rochdale Town Hall Organ – Rochdale Town Hall, 12noon

Lunchtime concert with a performance by Marc Murray, Director of Music, Bury.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65447/

Boutique Baby Sale – Heywood – Heywood Sports Village, 2.30pm – 4pm

Over 35 stalls packed with thousands of baby and children’s bargains.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64744/

Classic Manchester Night – The Ratcliffe Bars, doors open 7pm – 1am

With DJ's Clint Boon and Dave Sweetmore plus music from Danny Mahon.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64881/

Live Music: Moonlight Rumours – The Flying Horse Hotel, live music from 9.30pm

Covering all the hits and bringing one hell of a party.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65642/

Live Music: The Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band - Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Tribute Band to David Bowie.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65534/

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=14-03-2020&searchtype=date

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• Sunday 15 March

All-In-One Garden Centre Spring Launch Day – All-In-One Garden Centre, 10am – 4pm

Greater Manchester Fire Museum, Birds of Prey, Rochdale Vintage & Collectors Car Club, Bee Advice, WWF Conservation Advice and the Cactus & Succulent Society will all be in attendance.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64116/

Book Signing by Joanne Timperley – All-In-One Garden Centre, 11am

Based on the author’s real life experience, ‘Who Stole My Seeds’ is a children’s book telling the tale of Mrs Greenfingers.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64365/

Rochdale Science Extravaganza – Castlemere Community Centre, 12noon – 4.30pm

Have fun and be inquisitive with science professionals such as Zoologist, Paleontologist, Geologist, Physicist, and our own science enthusiasts.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65242/

Band Concert with Littleborough Brass Band – Littleborough Coach House, 2pm onwards

This is the first of a series of monthly winter concerts held in the warmth of the Harvey Room.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65081/

Mozart's Requiem – St Vincent de Paul, Norden, 3pm

Performed by Bury Choral Society, conductor Juan Ortuño.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65177/

Day and Night – The Doris Day Songbook – Middleton Arena, 3pm – 6pm

A celebration of the life of Doris Day with songs, stories, anecdotes and facts.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64833/

Jazz on a Sunday – Newtown National Club, doors open 7.15pm for 7.45pm start

Tonight we welcome Martin Bennett's Old Green River Band.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/64479/

Live Music: Between the Vines – The Medicine Tap, from 8pm

Original music night.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/65643/

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=15-03-2020&searchtype=date

 

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